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Tragic New Year’s Day Attack: 14 Dead, Terrorism Suspected

1/2/2025

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On New Year's Day, a tragic attack unfolded on Bourbon Street as Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove his truck into a crowd, claiming 14 lives and injuring over 35 others. The FBI discovered bomb-making materials at his Houston residence, and Jabbar, who had shared pro-ISIS videos, was shot dead by police after he opened fire. Authorities are treating this horrific incident as an act of terrorism, with no known accomplices.

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Story summary

On New Year's Day, a tragic attack unfolded on Bourbon Street as Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove his truck into a crowd, claiming 14 lives and injuring over 35 others. The FBI discovered bomb-making materials at his Houston residence, and Jabbar, who had shared pro-ISIS videos, was shot dead by police after he opened fire. Authorities are treating this horrific incident as an act of terrorism, with no known accomplices.